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He Pitched a Perfect Game, I Get a Perfect Ball!

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My heart skipped a beat when I got home late last night after a wonderful dinner with friends at El Torito and I openned Facebook to the news from Roberto of Vinscullyismyhomeboy that Vin was taken to the hospital. My heart settled after I heard that he was OK.

Josh Rawitch from the ITD (InsidetheDodgers) blog spoke to him. Vin wanted to assure everyone that he’s fine and that he expects to be at Camelback Ranch this weekend for the telecast on Sunday.

Torre is supposed to announce the Opening Day starter. I hope is Kershaw!

Last but not least!!!!

So I am in the back of the car, my friend Marika and her son in the front. We are crusing thru the diamond lane on the 10 Freeway when my phone rings. This guy says “Emma, this is Jeff…… Were you at the Safe At Home Foundation event at the Nokia?

I said “Yes! I had a wonderful time there!” He then says “Well, I am calling you to tell you that you were selected as the winner of the baseball signed by Joe Torre and Sandy Koufax!”

I screamed “WHAT!? WOW! OMG! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS!” WOW “You made my day! my week! my season! ..” “THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! ” He said ‘We knew we had the right person when we saw your email name crzblue”

Jeff said he did not have the ball but that he talked to Torre and it was decided that I will be presented with the ball at Dodger Stadium sometime in April. I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!! WOOHOO!!

Thank you Safe At Home Foundation! Thank you Mr. Torre! Thank you Sandy Koufax! Thank you Jeff!

Emma, that is so exciting! Thank goodness you were a passenger and not the driver when you took that call – I hate to imagine what might have happened otherwise.🙂 And how cool that it will be presented to you at the stadium! Make sure you post pictures of this momentous occasion!
SueRants, Raves, and Random Thoughts

Jane,
Can you imagine that they picked my entry!? I think I drove Jeff a little crazy when he called me.
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Thanks Melissa! I can’t wait!
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Sue!
I was telling a friend that I was a little tamed on the car since my friend’s son picked us up. She said “that was tamed!” lol. And you are right that it was just as well that I was not driving!

Thank you so much Knouff!
I don’t want to imagine a season wtihout Vinny. Vinny is the reason why I carry a radio. I have gone thru so many radios throught the years. A trip to the restroom or on the elevator or anywhere close to where there is a TV is nice since we can listen to Vin. I don’t want to think of life without him. I just want to fully enjoy him. I tape games that I can watch in the offseason.
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Indians! Thanks! Yes, Thank God that Vin is OK. He will be at Camelback on Sunday and I can’t wait to hear those magic words “Is Time for Dodger Baseball!”

Way to go Emma,
Congrats on the ball….Bet that will be in a safe place in your house.
Also a sigh of relief that Dodger Broadcast legend Vin Scully is okay. Bet more than a few hearts skipped a beat even hearing the news out on the West Coast.
I can bet there will be photos of the great moment with Dodger Manager Joe Torre.
Good things happen to good fans, and I am extremely glad to hear some of that good karma went to someone like you.

Bluedog!
Thank you! You are the best! Don’t forget to tape Vin!
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Thanks Jeff!!
How sweeeeet it is is ha!! The minute I got an email about the event, I got my ticket online.
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Thanks Peter! I knew you all here would be happy for me!
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Rob!
Yes! I am one lucky Dodger fan!! I am not sure how they will do it, but I’ll keep all posted here and I’ll send you email too. Thanks!
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Cliff,
Yeah, I got to keep that ball in a safe place! Thank you much Cliff!
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I am still grinning about it!!!

Oh my gosh, Emma! THAT’S AMAZING ABOUT THE BALL! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! And you’re going to be presented with it sometime during the season at Dodger Stadium? Emma, that is so special! You deserve it!
Elizabethhttp://redsoxgirl46.mlblogs.com

Good things happen to good people!!! They couldn’t have picked a better Dodger Fan to win that ball. You better record your day at Dodger Stadium and share!! That’s really outstanding news Emma….Congrats!
Mike

I’m not going to be able to attend a lot of games this year, but I have tickets for Opening Day, Photo Day vs. the Cubbies, and Fan Appreciation Day. As usual, I’m on the field level – left field side on Opening Day, right field the other two.

Dogerlodger,
Thanks Sue! If you ever need a ride, let me know. I’ll send you and email with my number so you can have it handy. Also I want to share something with you in the email that you might be interested.

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